[Fully Supervised and Approved by Master Knife Craftsman — Makoto Tadokoro]

 

— A true professional-grade whetstone, engineered to pursue the highest levels of sharpening efficiency and precision —

 

“I want a whetstone that allows blades to be sharpened more quickly and with complete reliability.”

With this strong conviction, Makoto Tadokoro — a master knife craftsman with over 30 years of sharpening expertise —

worked directly with a whetstone manufacturer, refusing to compromise even on the composition itself.

Through this commitment, a special-specification whetstone was finally born.

 

From the earliest stages of development, many chefs and culinary professionals expressed passionate requests such as:

“Please make this available as a product!”

To meet these expectations, countless rounds of prototyping and refinement were carried out until perfection was achieved.

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★ Exceptional Sharpening Performance

Feedback from professional users has been consistently clear and compelling:

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★ “It hardly clogs at all.”

★ “It produces a sharp cutting edge in a remarkably short time.”

★ “Because it allows precise micro-beveling, the edge becomes stronger and more durable, maintaining sharpness while being much less prone to chipping.”

 

These results are only possible because this whetstone was created by someone who

truly understands the essence of sharpening.

 

Trusted and continuously used in professional kitchen environments,

this whetstone delivers real, proven performance.

For anyone who demands true sharpness, it can be recommended with absolute confidence.

 

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★ The Same Whetstone Used Daily by Makoto Tadokoro

This whetstone shares the exact same specifications as the one Tadokoro himself uses for his daily sharpening work.

The moment you place the blade on the stone, its quality and usability will be unmistakable.

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★ #1000 (Medium Grit) & #3000 (Finishing Grit)

 

The #1000 grit stone plays the role of shaping and preparing the blade,

while the #3000 grit stone serves to refine and perfect the edge.

 

By utilizing the characteristics of each stone,

the knife’s inherent sharpness is maximized.

 

In real sharpening practice, it is common to use multiple grit levels rather than relying on a single stone.

Our whetstones integrate naturally into this multi-step workflow,

performing their roles as medium and finishing stones with excellent stability.

 

Using different grits according to their intended purpose allows the blade to be finished

with superior precision and refinement.

 

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◯ Recommended For

 

✔ Those who want professional-grade sharpness

✔ Those who want to sharpen efficiently and reliably

✔ Those who want to reduce stress during sharpening

✔ Those who wish to maintain their knives in top condition for many years

 

This whetstone fundamentally elevates the value of the sharpening experience itself.

We invite you to experience its exceptional performance for yourself.